Careers At Autosmart
The market-leader in our sector, we’re the number one trade choice for high quality, cost-effective, professional grade, vehicle cleaning products. Since 1979, our rate of growth has been phenomenal, with sales more than doubling in the last 10 years, and a nailed-on growth plan for the next 5, aiming to double in size again, in part through a £35 million investment in our brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Staffordshire. We want to get more trucks on the road and more product to our customers, and we’re looking for driven, passionate individuals to help us get there.
Why Autosmart?
At Autosmart, it’s all about the people. From the long-standing personal relationships that we build with our customers, to the open and supportive feedback culture around our offices. We’re excited to have been accredited as ‘Very Good to work for’ by Employee Engagement specialists, Best Companies for the second year running.
Value Our Employees - Our employees are really important to us and we are all part of the Autosmart family. We want you to enjoy being at work, feel valued and recognised for a job well done and so we regularly ask employees for feedback.
Staff Loyalty - Almost half of our employees have been with us for more than five years, and some since Autosmart was founded. Loyalty is really important to us, and so staff are rewarded every 5 years for their long service with a cash bonus or extra holiday entitlement.
In-House Development - We pride ourselves on our in-house skills courses and bespoke development programmes which are delivered by a training specialist. Our training courses cover communication skills and dealing with change through to project management, manual handling and fork lift truck certification.
Staff Benefits - Our benefits packages, including pay, are regularly benchmarked against other local employers to ensure we are offering the best deal. Employee health and wellbeing, both at work and home, is extremely important to us, so we offer private health care, critical illness cover and a confidential support programme.
Our Vision
We make our customers' lives easier with exceptional products and unparalleled service, delivered with a smile.
Our Mission
We design and make market leading vehicle cleaning products, delivering excellence through local showroom service.
OUR VALUES
HIGH STANDARDS We set high standards, work with pace and energy, and drive continuous improvement
STRONGER TOGETHER We support, respect and work together to help each other succeed
EMPOWERMENT We take responsibility, make decisions, and drive the business forward
INTEGRITY We are open, honest, and we do what we say
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT We work safely and are committed to reducing our environmental impact
COMPANY BENEFITS
25 DAYS HOLIDAY PLUS BANK HOLIDAYS We take pride in enabling our staff to have a healthy worklife balance
NON-CONTRIBUTORY PRIVATE HEALTH CARE We prioritise the health and wellbeing of all of our employees
GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME We value our hard working employees
LIFE INSURANCE AT 3X SALARY We support our employees' families
STAFF PURCHASE SCHEME Our staff can take products home free of charge
Employee Testimonials
Here at Autosmart, we offer a great work environment and value our employees. Take a look at some of our employee reviews:
“I have been encouraged and supported to stretch my skills beyond my initial skill set, and the support is there when any challenges arise. There is a fantastic, supportive culture within the business and we like to 'get stuff done'."
Greg, Senior Graphic Designer
“I was working in transport and joined Autosmart’s graduate programme. It was an exciting opportunity to join a business that offered coaching and personal development. Every day is different, I feel like my work makes a difference, and working at an SME means that I’ve gained the wider business experience that I might not have done in a much bigger company.”
Rob, UK&I Sales Director
“With a change in career, the company I would move to had to be right. From the very first interview through to induction, Autosmart proved their reputation as an established, forward thinking company, who invest not only in the business, but also their people.”
Anna, Learning & Development Manager
“I first wanted to join Autosmart because it is such a strong brand, with a great reputation. Once I had attended an interview with the company, you could see how passionate people who work at Autosmart are about the company. They care about their job and how it makes a difference in the company. After seeing that, I knew I wanted to be a part of Autosmart.”
John, Buyer
“I felt as though I could make a real difference - not only helping the department move forward, but the business as a whole. My role allows for real influence and ideas were welcomed.”
Lee, Graphic Designer
“The length of service of some of the staff appealed to me. People don’t stay where they don’t feel wanted. I was looking for somewhere I could establish myself and create my own run of long service and I felt that Autosmart was a perfect fit for me.”
Becky, Credit Control Manager
Join Our Team
Want to join an award-winning organisation? We’re excited that in April 2025 we accredited with 1 Star status with ‘Best Companies to Work For’ for the second consecutive year, which means we have very good levels of employee engagement. The ‘Best Companies to Work For’ engagement survey includes an external benchmark against other Companies, and is part of a nationally recognised and respected scheme. Click here to find more.
Buyer (Indirect)
We are searching for an experienced, hands on and innovative Indirect buyer to join our Procurement Team, where you will have ownership of our Indirect Procurement activities. In our pacey and varied role, you will develop and manage an assistant buyer and work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Field Sales Representative
Do you thrive in a hands on environment, love interacting with people and want to be responsible for your own success? If the idea of hitting the road and being face to face with customers excites you, then our Field Sales Representative position could be just the role you are looking for.
French Speaking Customer Service and Recruitment Coordinator
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated, customer service focused individual to join our team. In this dynamic role, you will utilise your fluent French speaking and excellent communication skills, to build strong business relationships within our French and UK market.
French Speaking Recruitment Coordinator
We’re excited to offer a unique role for a French Speaking Recruitment Coordinator. An admin ace, with a keen eye for detail, your fluent French language skills will support the growth of our French-speaking resource. Based at our Staffordshire head office, you will support recruitment, and ad-hoc French language projects across the business.
German Speaking Area Sales Manager
We have a unique opportunity for a recent graduate with retail or sales experience to become part of Autosmart’s next generation of Graduate Area Sales Managers. Following a structured training plan, we will coach you, bringing you to the UK for up to 18 months to being shoulder to shoulder with our established sales team.
Procurement Manager (Manufacturing) - Burntwood
We are looking for an ambitious and motivational leader to become our Procurement Manager where you will lead, coach and manage your direct procurement team, maintain supply of direct purchases, along with monitoring and measuring supplier performance.
Prospecting and Franchisee Recruitment Officer
We are looking for a Franchise Prospecting and Recruitment Officer to help us achieve our ambitious goals of attracting new franchisees and supporting those already in the field, by leveraging your successful experience in telephone prospecting, telesales, customer relations, business development, or recruitment/sourcing.
Regional Sales Manager / Network Coordinator – France West Region
We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager / Network Coordinator (France West Region). You will be responsible for developing business in the Western region by contributing to the launch, success, and profitability of franchisees.
Warehouse Operative - Burntwood
Tired of working shifts? Looking for job security? Craving the stability of a permanent job? We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join our busy team in Burntwood on a permanent basis.
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process is designed to be thorough, yet informal, and is led by our team of friendly and experienced recruiters. The process varies depending on the role, however, below is a taste of what you might expect.
Getting to know each other - After you have uploaded your CV, our Recruitment Team will review your application. To help us get to know a bit more about you, we may arrange some, or all, of the following steps: a quick online questionnaire to help us see which parts of the job you will enjoy the most, an informal call to chat through your experience and our role, or a short quick-thinking exercise, either online or in person.
Interview and Feedback - Our interviews are held on site and conducted by at least two interviewers, usually a recruiter and the hiring manager, so it’s a great opportunity for you to get a feel for Autosmart and the team you could be joining. As part of your interview, you may be asked to prepare a presentation, spend a day in the field with one of our franchisees, or complete a site tour. If there is anything you need to prepare, we will brief you in plenty of time. We strive to provide detailed feedback as quickly as possible. If you’re successful, we will guide you through the offer process and stay in touch until your first day.
Offer and Onboarding - The HR and Recruitment team will make sure you have received all the documents you need ahead of your first day. On your first day, your manager will welcome you to the team and arrange a series of inductions to get you set up to hit the ground running. Your manager will also create a training plan and work closely with you for those first few weeks to help you learn your new role.
Meet The Team
Here at Autosmart we have a friendly and passionate recruitment team.
Helen - Recruitment Manager
Hi I'm Helen, and since starting out in recruitment nearly 20 years ago, certain aspects have changed almost beyond recognition. One thing that hasn't changed, and never will change, is the importance of relationships. Getting to know what motivates and makes Autosmart applicants who they are and matching them to exciting new roles is a privilege, and our team works hard every day to match great talent to great opportunities.
Lucy - Recruiter
Hello I'm Lucy, the chatterbox of the Recruitment Team. I have 10 years’ experience in Recruitment covering all kinds of roles from IT to mechanics. I love to really get to know candidates and make them feel as comfortable as possible throughout the process. This includes chatting not only about their experience but also getting to know more about them - from pets and holidays, to hobbies and TV series.
Teresa - Recruiter
Hi, I’m Teresa, I’m a Recruiter in the People Team, and I love working at Autosmart for the variety of work my role offers. I’m lucky to have such an amazing team of people around me and I’m proud to work for a business that manufactures world class products.
Vicky - Recruiter
Hi, I’m Vicky. I’ve spent over 11 years in recruitment, working across different sectors. I’ve managed large scale recruitment teams, created new processes, helped align organisations across multiple sites and specialised in those harder-to-fill roles. I’m passionate about helping people find fulfilment in their work because happy people are productive people. We have a great team, fantastic products, and are a company where your work really matters.
Contact Us
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